Today, I'm posting an old photo from before digital photography. Years ago, I had a unique opportunity to fly on a military refueling mission high above northern Arizona. During the trip I was invited to actually join the refueling technician in the belly of the plane, flat on my stomach next to her (yes, it was a woman controlling that arm) so I could take the above photo. I have prized this photo ever since. It was a wonderful opportunity to see our military men and women at work and to see something that only a very few people ever get to see.
I was doing some work to reorganize my photos on to the new Macbook when I came across this old photo and thought it would be a fun photo to share with you all. I've had some very unique experiences in my life and with a little luck, I have many more to come.
20 comments:
Wow! That is an experience that not many people have the opportunity to do! And it's a great picture too!
What an incredible experience Sharon, you are so lucky you don't have a height problem, although maybe..if I got a chance like this. Nope I'll have to see it through your eyes!!
I am so JEALOUS!
So glad that you posted this...what a terrific experience. I mentioned before that there was a spirit of adventure behind your sweet persona, and this confirms it. Carry on, girl!!
What a fantastic opportunity AND a great shot
Amazing opportunity. Take them when they come.
Wow that would be something to experience. Lucky you.
This is amazing. I never knew you had such an adventure. Thank you for sharing this.
Amazing photo and amazing experience, Sharon. Just looking at it makes me queasy. I would rather see the pic than do it, myself.
Thank you! I'm quite speechless. Very few people have ever had that experience. And you captured it so well on film! I can see why you treasure this!
A picture to treasure indeed for so many reasons!
Amazing!! I am so jealous because I can't take such wonderful pictures!
Wow - I think I would have fainted! Fabulous.
Yup, I'm with the rest of 'em. Great opportunity, great shot. But better you than me!
Amazing experience and photo. I would have been shaking so badly I couldn't have gotten the shot.
This is just stunning. What a fabulous opportunity. I hope that both of you had something that held you firmly inside the tanker. Just looking at this gives me vertigo.
Fantastic shot! I love that the boom operator was a woman!
super cool!
What a awesome opportunity and experience! I'm a military brat and have nothing but admiration for our military personnel. The earth below the jet is amazing.
WOW! I'm in awe, what a shot! Brilliant, Sharon.
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